A swing device (100) for amusing passengers by a swing ride comprising a linkage of an upstanding first and second support (21,22) on a base (1) and at distal support ends interconnected by a coupling element (6). At least one of the first and second support (21, 22) is drivable by an actuator (5) to introduce a rocking motion. The swing device comprises at least one swing arm (31, 32) suspended from respectively one of the first and second support. The swing arm is movable along an own swing path. At least one passenger carrier (41, 42) is connected to a distal swing arm end (34) of the swing arm (31, 32). The combination of the rocking motion of the supports, the swing motion of the swing arm and the rotating motion of the coupling element provide to public and passengers a spectacular attraction of superimposed movements.
An amusement system for entertaining a group of passengers by showing at least one event in at least one delimited space includes at least one pair of a neighbouring first and second structures. Each structure has a centre of rotation defining a vertical axis A-A, and at least one carriage for carrying at least one passenger. Each structure includes at least three wall portions which are laterally extending, wherein a segment TS is defined in between each neighbouring wall portion. The first and second structures are arranged as a cooperating pair of structures in that in operation the first and second structures are driven in rotation by a control unit in opposite directions with respect to each other.
Rollercoaster comprising a reverse track switch device including a dead-end track section which is movable between at least three switch positions. The three switch positions include an entrance position and at least two exit positions. The exit positions are in alignment with a first and second trajectory segment. On one trajectory segment, passengers enjoy a backwards ride, whilst on the other trajectory segment a forward ride is made. The separate two exit positions are beneficial in that a single reverse track switch device may suffice to obtain a spectacular rollercoaster trajectory including a reverse riding trajectory segment.
Amusement system 1 for entertaining a group of passengers by showing at least one event in at least one delimited space, comprising at least one pair of a neighbouring first and second structure. Each structure has a centre of rotation defining a vertical axis A-A, and at least one carriage (290) for carrying at least one passenger. Each structure 20 comprises at least three wall portions (27) which are laterally extending, wherein a segment TS is defined in between each neighbouring wall portions (271, 272). The first and second structure (21, 22) are arranged as a cooperating pair of structures (21, 22) in that in operation the first and second structure are driven in rotation by a control unit (25) in opposite directions with respect to each other.
In a rollercoaster trigger system to output a data signal to a control unit for triggering and controlling an event at a predetermined track position, a beacon plate with a certain aperture pattern and a sensor set is provided to send a trigger signal and a data signal to the control unit. The sensor set includes a first and a second trigger sensor which provide together the trigger signal to readout the data of the beacon plate when together simultaneously detecting a first and second trigger aperture of the aperture pattern. A read sensor is provided for reading data from the aperture pattern by detecting a presence or absence of a read aperture. The data signal is obtained by the control unit when the trigger signal is generated.
B61L 3/06 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p.ex. pour relâcher les freins, pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur à des endroits choisis le long de la voie, p.ex. à commande intermittente à commande par radiations électromagnétiques ou radiations de particules, p.ex. par rayon lumineux
A63G 21/08 - Toboggans; Toboggans en hélice avec aménagements additionnels pour faire tourner les véhicules
6.
Amusement device seat assembly including leg locking device
An amusement device seat assembly includes a seat to allow a passenger to sit. A leg space is provided under a seat base for holding a left and right leg of the passenger. The seat assembly includes a leg locking device for retaining an in the leg space introduced lower leg of the passenger. The leg locking device includes a central mount for preventing a laterally inwardly directed movement of a leg. A lateral mount prevents a forwardly directed movement of the lower leg. A bracket which may be operatable by the passenger himself is movable to provide an open or closed configuration of the leg locking device. In the closed configuration, an outer bracket extension prevents a laterally outwardly directed movement of a leg of a passenger. Advantageously, an intuitively working leg locking device is provided which contributes to a high level of operational reliability.
B60R 21/02 - Dispositions ou accessoires de sécurité pour les occupants
A63G 21/20 - Glissoires à véhicules suspendus, ou à véhicules mobiles sur câbles ou appareils similaires
B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
Rollercoaster trigger system (1) to output a data signal (ds) to a control unit (130) for triggering and controlling an event at a predetermined track position. A beacon plate (20) with a certain aperture pattern (21) and a sensor set is provided to send a trigger signal (ts) and a data signal (ds) to the control unit (130). The sensor set comprises a first and a second trigger sensor (xs1,xs6) which provide together the trigger signal (ts) to readout the data (D) of the beacon plate (20) when together simultaneously detecting a first and second trigger aperture (ta) of the aperture pattern (21). A read sensor (xs2, xs3, xs4, xs5) is provided for reading data (D) from the aperture pattern (21) by detecting a presence or absence of a read aperture (ra). The data signal (ds) is obtained by the control unit when the trigger signal (ts) is generated.
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
H04W 4/48 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication dans le véhicule
H04W 4/70 - Services pour la communication de machine à machine ou la communication de type machine
A63G 21/04 - Toboggans; Toboggans en hélice à rails fixes
A63G 21/08 - Toboggans; Toboggans en hélice avec aménagements additionnels pour faire tourner les véhicules
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
B61L 25/00 - Enregistrement ou indication de la position ou de l'identité des véhicules ou des trains ou de la position des appareils de la voie
G06F 9/50 - Allocation de ressources, p.ex. de l'unité centrale de traitement [UCT]
Rollercoaster trigger system (1) to output a data signal (ds) to a control unit (130) for triggering and controlling an event at a predetermined track position. A beacon plate (20) with a certain aperture pattern (21) and a sensor set is provided to send a trigger signal (ts) and a data signal (ds) to the control unit (130). The sensor set comprises a first and a second trigger sensor (xs1,xs6) which provide together the trigger signal (ts) to readout the data (D) of the beacon plate (20) when together simultaneously detecting a first and second trigger aperture (ta) of the aperture pattern (21). A read sensor (xs2, xs3, xs4, xs5) is provided for reading data (D) from the aperture pattern (21) by detecting a presence or absence of a read aperture (ra). The data signal (ds) is obtained by the control unit when the trigger signal (ts) is generated.
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
H04W 4/48 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication dans le véhicule
H04W 4/70 - Services pour la communication de machine à machine ou la communication de type machine
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
G06F 9/50 - Allocation de ressources, p.ex. de l'unité centrale de traitement [UCT]
A63G 21/08 - Toboggans; Toboggans en hélice avec aménagements additionnels pour faire tourner les véhicules
A63G 21/04 - Toboggans; Toboggans en hélice à rails fixes
B61L 25/00 - Enregistrement ou indication de la position ou de l'identité des véhicules ou des trains ou de la position des appareils de la voie
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Suspended rollercoaster vehicle with rotational lockage
An amusement device includes a substructure with a passenger seat, which is rotatable relative to a main structure by a bearing and a coupling. The coupling has a coupling ring and a coupling actuator for driving the substructure about a coupling axis C-C. The coupling ring has an end face which is toothed to engage with a toothed end face of a lock element of a lockage for rotationally locking the coupling ring with respect to the main structure. The lock element is axially movable and rotationally constrained with respect to an lockage actuator. A spring and electromagnet respectively serve for axially moving the lock element. During a normal ride, the lockage is open and all kind of rotations are possible, but in case of an interference the lockage engages for safety.
Amusement device 100 comprising a substructure 20 with a passenger seat 21, which is rotatable relative to a main structure 10 by a bearing 32 and a coupling 30. The coupling has a coupling ring 31 and a coupling actuator 37 for driving the substructure 20 about a coupling axis C-C. The coupling ring has an end face 314 which is toothed to engage with a toothed end face of a lock element 41 of a lockage 40 for rotationally locking the coupling ring 31 with respect to the main structure 10. The lock element 41 is axially movable and rotationally constrained with respect to an lockage actuator 43. A spring 431 and electromagnet 432 respectively serve for axially moving the lock element. During a normal ride, the lockage is open and all kind of rotations are possible, but in case of an interference the lockage engages for safety.
Amusement device seat assembly (1) comprising a seat to allow a passenger to sit. A leg space is provided under a seat base for holding a left and right leg of the passenger. The seat assembly comprises a leg locking device (30) for retaining an in the leg space introduced lower leg of the passenger. The leg locking device comprises a central mount (31) for preventing an laterally inwardly directed movement of a leg. A lateral mount prevents a forwardly directed movement of the lower leg. A bracket (32) which may be operatable by the passenger himself is movable to provide an open or closed configuration of the leg locking device. In the closed configuration, an outer bracket extension (321) prevents a laterally outwardly directed movement of a leg of a passenger. Advantageously, an intuitively working leg locking device is provided which contributes to a high level of operational reliability.
A63G 21/20 - Glissoires à véhicules suspendus, ou à véhicules mobiles sur câbles ou appareils similaires
B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
The invention relates to an amusement ride, such as a roller coaster, comprising a vehicle track and a speed trim system for reducing the speed of the passenger vehicle traveling along the vehicle track. The speed trim system comprises a magnet arrangement located on the passenger vehicle, at least one trim brake located along the track, one or more sensors for measuring the speed of the passenger vehicle approaching and/or passing the trim brake, and a control system. According to the invention, the trim brake comprises a pivotable supported induction blade, that can be pivoted about an induction blade pivot axis between an active position, for trimming the speed of the passenger vehicle while it passes the trim brake, and an inactive position.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Structures of steel and metal; transportable buildings of
metal to use on location, in fun parks and other amusement
parks. Ferris wheels, roller coasters and other attractions for
amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds. Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of the
goods specified in classes 6 and 28. Entertainment and amusement park services, also provided on
site, in amusement parks or in theme parks. Design of ferris wheels, roller coasters and other
amusement, fun park and fairground rides; architectural
designs of the goods mentioned in classes 6 and 28;
technological services and technological design;
technological advice on ferris wheels, roller coasters and
on other fair amusement, fun park and amusement rides;
consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Structures of steel and metal; transportable buildings of
metal to use on location, in fun parks and other amusement
parks. Ferris wheels, roller coasters and other attractions for
amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds. Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of the
goods specified in classes 6 and 28. Entertainment and amusement park services, also provided on
site, in amusement parks or in theme parks. Design of ferris wheels, roller coasters and other
amusement, fun park and fairground rides; architectural
designs of the goods mentioned in classes 6 and 28;
technological services and technological design;
technological advice on ferris wheels, roller coasters and
on other fair amusement, fun park and amusement rides;
consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
An amusement ride such as a roller coaster, more in particular to booster drives mounted on a track of such a ride, are disclosed. The booster drives each include at least one booster drive motor for driving booster wheels, and for engaging a drive fin of a passenger vehicle to propel that vehicle along the track. The booster drive further includes a base mounted to the track structure, a frame that supports the at least one booster drive motor and the two booster wheels, and a mobile carrier that connects the frame to the base via a left and a right carrier arm. These carrier arms are non-flexible arms pivotably connected to the base and the frame or they are flexible arms, such that in use they enable movement of the frame relative to the base. A biasing device resiliently forces the frame towards a predetermined position.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Structures of steel and metal, namely, steel and metal frames for building roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds; transportable buildings of metal to use on location, in fun parks and other amusement parks Roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds, all in the nature of amusement park rides Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides and roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairground and structures of steel and metal for roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds [ Entertainment in the nature of theme park services and amusement park services, also provided on site, in amusement parks or in theme parks ] Design of roller coasters and other amusement, fun park and fairground rides; architectural designs of amusement park rides, roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairground and structures of steel and metal for roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds; technological services and technological design, namely, technical engineering research for new options for coasters and amusement rides and technical engineering research relating to upgrades for restraint systems and lifetime monitoring for amusement rides; technological advice in the nature of technical engineering advice on roller coasters and on other fair amusement, fun park and amusement rides; consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Structures of steel and metal, namely, structures of steel and metal frames for building roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds; transportable buildings of metal to use on location, in fun parks and other amusement parks roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds, all in the nature of amusement park rides Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides and roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairground and structures of steel and metal for roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds Entertainment in the nature of theme park services and amusement park services, also provided on site, in amusement parks or in theme parks Design of roller coasters and other amusement, fun park and fairground rides; architectural designs of amusement park rides, roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairground and structures of steel and metal for roller coasters and other attractions for amusement parks, recreation parks and fairgrounds; technological services and technological design, namely, technical engineering research for new options for coasters and amusement rides and technical engineering research relating to upgrades for restraint systems and lifetime monitoring for amusement rides; technological advice in the nature of technical engineering advice on roller coasters and on other fair amusement, fun park and amusement rides; consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services
The invention relates to an amusement ride, such as a roller coaster, comprising a vehicle track and a speed trim system for reducing the speed of the passenger vehicle traveling along the vehicle track. The speed trim system comprises a magnet arrangement located on the passenger vehicle, at least one trim brake located along the track, one or more sensors for measuring the speed of the passenger vehicle approaching and/or passing the trim brake, and a control system. According to the invention, the trim brake comprises a pivotable supported induction blade, that can be pivoted about an induction blade pivot axis between an active position, for trimming the speed of the passenger vehicle while it passes the trim brake, and an inactive position.
The invention relates to an amusement ride, such as a roller coaster, comprising a vehicle track and a speed trim system for reducing the speed of the passenger vehicle traveling along the vehicle track. The speed trim system comprises a magnet arrangement located on the passenger vehicle, at least one trim brake located along the track, one or more sensors for measuring the speed of the passenger vehicle approaching and/or passing the trim brake, and a control system. According to the invention, the trim brake comprises a pivotable supported induction blade, that can be pivoted about an induction blade pivot axis between an active position, for trimming the speed of the passenger vehicle while it passes the trim brake, and an inactive position.
The invention relates to an amusement ride such as a roller coaster, more in particular to booster drives mounted on a track of such a ride. The booster drives each comprise at least one booster drive motor (12) for driving booster wheels (11), for engaging a drive fin of a passenger vehicle to propel that vehicle along the track. According to the invention, the booster drive further comprises a base (13) mounted to the track structure (5), a frame (14) that supports the at least one booster drive motor and the two booster wheels, and a mobile carrier (15) that connects the frame to the base via a left (16) and a right (17) carrier arm. These carrier arms are non-flexible arms pivotably connected to the base and the frame or they are flexible arms, such that in use they enable movement of the frame relative to the base. A biasing device resiliently forces the frame towards a predetermined position.
The invention relates to an observation wheel type ride comprising a wheel, multiple passenger cabins supported by the wheel, a drive mechanism for rotating the wheel about its rotational axis, and a support structure that supports the wheel. The wheel furthermore comprises two first bearings (114), provided with a first bearing locking mechanism (116), and two second bearings (115), provided with a second bearing locking mechanism (118). Each bearing locking mechanism (116, 118) can selectively be converted between a locking condition, in which it prevents rotational movement of a bearing inner ring (114A, 115A) relative to a bearing outer ring (114B, 115B), and an unlocking condition, in which it allows for rotational movement of the first bearing inner ring (114A, 115A) relative to the first bearing outer ring (114B, 115B). Providing the second bearings (115) allows for rotational movement of the wheel about the rotational axis of its support axle (113) when the first bearing locking mechanisms (116) are in their locking condition.
A63G 27/00 - Balançoires russes; Grandes roues, p.ex. roues Ferris
F16C 19/52 - Paliers à contact de roulement pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement avec dispositifs affectés par des conditions anormales ou indésirables
F16C 21/00 - Combinaisons de paliers à contact lisse avec des roulements à billes ou à rouleaux pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement
F16C 39/02 - Allégement de la charge appliquée aux paliers par moyens mécaniques
An amusement ride vehicle for transporting multiple passengers is provided. The vehicle includes a movable base, a support, a lift arm and a carrier. The support is mounted on the movable base. The lift arm is pivotably connected to the support at one end and pivotably connected to the carrier at its opposite end. The carrier is provided with multiple passenger seats and includes a restraining device adapted to restrain each individual passenger in a seat. The vehicle is further provided with a first actuator for pivoting the lift arm relative to the support, and thus for lifting and lowering the carrier relative to the movable base while the movable base rides over the substructure, and a second actuator for pivoting the carrier relative to the lift arm, and thus for adjusting the pitch of the carrier relative to the movable base while the movable base rides over the substructure.
The invention relates to an amusement ride vehicle for transporting multiple passengers. The vehicle comprises a movable base (2), a support (3), a lift arm (4) and a carrier (5). The support is mounted on the movable base, the lift arm is pivotably connected to the support at one end and pivotably connected to the carrier at its opposite end. The carrier is provided with multiple passenger seats and comprises a restraining device adapted to restrain each individual passenger in a seat. The vehicle is further provided with a first actuator (13) for pivoting the lift arm relative to the support, and thus for lifting and lowering the carrier relative to the movable base while the movable base rides over the substructure, and a second actuator (14) for pivoting the carrier relative to the lift arm, and thus for adjusting the pitch of the carrier relative to the movable base while the movable base rides over the substructure. With a vehicle according to the invention the carrier is supported by the lift arm, which in turn is connected to the support. The use of a lift arm allows for compact actuators which in turn allows for a small and light construction of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the lift arm functions as a leverand an increased range of movement is obtained.
The invention relates to an amusement ride vehicle for transporting multiple passengers. The vehicle comprises a movable base (2), a support (3), a lift arm (4) and a carrier (5). The support is mounted on the movable base, the lift arm is pivotably connected to the support at one end and pivotably connected to the carrier at its opposite end. The carrier is provided with multiple passenger seats and comprises a restraining device adapted to restrain each individual passenger in a seat. The vehicle is further provided with a first actuator (13) for pivoting the lift arm relative to the support, and thus for lifting and lowering the carrier relative to the movable base while the movable base rides over the substructure, and a second actuator (14) for pivoting the carrier relative to the lift arm, and thus for adjusting the pitch of the carrier relative to the movable base while the movable base rides over the substructure. With a vehicle according to the invention the carrier is supported by the lift arm, which in turn is connected to the support. The use of a lift arm allows for compact actuators which in turn allows for a small and light construction of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the lift arm functions as a leverand an increased range of movement is obtained.
An amusement device seat includes a seat and a bar construction, moveable between an access position to a passenger fixation position, in which the passenger is fixed in the seat. The assembly further includes a locking device to lock the bar construction at the passenger fixation position. The locking device includes an engagement device to engage and disengage with the bar construction and a guide for the engagement device allowing the engagement device to assume an engagement position between the access position and the passenger fixation position, and allowing the engagement device and the engaged bar construction to move between the engagement position to the passenger fixation position. The locking device includes a fixation device for fixing the engagement device and the engaged bar construction at multiple passenger fixation positions along the guide to accommodate passengers of different sizes.
B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
A roller coaster amusement device adapted to provide for the passengers a ride wherein the passengers experience at least a portion of the ride in a racing position, the amusement device wherein an endless guide structure at least including multiple curves, one or more carriages displaceable along the guide structure, a passenger assembly associated with a carriage, said passenger assembly being adapted to accommodate at least one passenger such that said passenger experiences at least a portion of the ride in a racing position, a station along said guide structure allowing the passenger to board the passenger assembly.
B61B 3/00 - Systèmes ferroviaires surélevés avec véhicules suspendus
A47C 31/00 - CHAISES; CANAPÉS; LITS - Détails ou accessoires pour chaises, lits ou similaires, non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, p.ex. fixation du capitonnage, articles protecteurs pour matelas, systèmes pour étirer les sommiers en treillis métallique
Amusement ride device, comprising a track and at least one carriage, which carriage is moveable along the track in a transport direction. The carriage comprises a transport part which engages on the track, at least one platform that allows to support the feet of at least one passenger, and at least one passenger torso restraint engaging on the torso of the passenger for safely supporting the passenger. The transport part comprises one of the passenger torso restraint or the platform to support the passenger, while the other is connected by connecting means to the transport part. The connecting means are designed to allow the passenger to perform movements during the ride while being restrained by the torso restraint, wherein the torso restraint performs a movement with respect to the platform during said movements of the passenger.
An amusement ride includes at least one passenger carrier, an amusement ride guide structure and a launch system adapted to accelerate the at least one passenger carrier from a starting position. The launch system includes a launch guide structure having a curvature, a launch arm rotatable about a rotation axis, an engagement device for providing a temporary connection between the launch arm and the at least one passenger carrier during the launch, and a launch drive providing the launch arm with an angular velocity. In the launch system, the radial distance between the engagement device and the launch arm support is variable such that portions of the launch guide structure have a deviating radius, or the distance in axial direction between the engagement device and the launch arm support is variable such that portions of the launch guide structure have curvatures perpendicular to the surface of rotation.
An amusement device comprises a passenger carrier (PC) and a propelling system (PS) for propelling the passenger carrier. The propelling system comprising an electric motor (CM) for propelling the passenger carrier, and a power supply to power the electric motor. The power supply comprises an electrical storage element to store electrical energy. The control unit is arranged to control the power supply such as to operate the power supply to charge the electrical storage element from a power source; and to operate the power supply to power the electric motor from the electrical energy stored in the electrical storage element, to thereby propel the passenger carrier.
A rollercoaster amusement device adapted to provide for the passengers a ride wherein the passengers experience at least a portion of the ride in a racing position, said amusement device comprising: - an endless guide structure (1 a, b) at least comprising multiple curves, - one or more carriages (10) displaceable along said guide structure, preferably each carriage having wheels (11) engaging said guide structure, - a passenger assembly (15) associated with a carriage, said passenger assembly being adapted to accommodate at least one passenger such that said passenger experiences at least a portion of the ride in a racing position, - a station (5a) along said guide structure allowing the passenger to board the passenger assembly. The passenger assembly includes a frame (15a, b, c) that is connected to the carriage, the frame at least being provided with: - a chest support (20), - a back restraining member (22), and - a leg restraining device for each leg, such that in the racing position: - the passenger's head is directed forward, - the passenger's trunk is resting with its chest side on the chest support, - the back restraining member restrains motion of the passenger away from the chest support, - the leg restraining devices each hold the respective leg such that the upper leg is angled downward with respect to the trunk and the leg is bend at the knee so that the lower leg is angled rearward with respect to the upper leg. A leg restraining device for restraining a leg includes: - an upper leg retention member (31 ) adapted to engage at least the front side of the upper leg, - a lower leg retention member (32) adapted to engage at least the front side of the lower leg, so that the upper and lower leg retention members retain the leg while bend at the knee.
This invention relates to an amusement ride installation, comprising at least one passenger carrier (2), an amusement ride guide structure (3) and a launch system (1) adapted to accelerate the at least one passenger carrier from a starting position. The launch system comprises a launch guide structure having a curvature (c), a launch arm (4) rotatable about a rotation axis (6), engagement means (7) for providing a temporary connection between the launch arm and the at least one passenger carrier during the launch, and launch drive means providing the launch arm with an angular velocity. In the launch system according to the invention the radial distance between the engagement means and the launch arm support (5) is variable such that portions of the launch guide structure have a deviating radius, or the distance in axial direction between the engagement means and the launch arm support is variable such that portions of the launch guide structure have curvatures perpendicular to the surface of rotation, such as slopes or banking.
The invention relates to an amusement device seat assembly, comprising a seat and a bar construction, moveable between a access position to a passenger fixation position, in which the passenger is fixed in the seat. The assembly further comprises locking means to lock the bar construction at the passenger fixation position. The locking means comprise engagement means to engage and disengage with the bar construction and a guide for the engagement means allowing the engagement means to assume an engagement position between the access position and the passenger fixation position, and allowing the engagement means and the engaged bar construction to move between the engagement position to the passenger fixation position. The locking means comprise fixation means for fixing the engagement means and the engaged bar construction at multiple passenger fixation positions along the guide to accommodate passengers of different sizes.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
[ Monorail car transport systems comprised of monorail trains, cars, controls and tracks ] Amusement park rides and structural parts therefor Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement rides and parts therefor; construction consulting services in the field of fair ground and amusement park attractions and rides Technology consulting in the technological field of amusement park attractions and rides
An amusement device has an elongated track along which one or more amusement device seat assemblies adapted to carry the one or more passengers are moveable. Each seat assembly has a seat with a seating surface and a back support with a back support surface. The seat assembly further includes a bar construction attached to a pivot mechanism. This bar construction has a hip bar and one or more pivot arms integral with the hip bar, which bar construction is pivotable about the pivot axis from a raised position in which the hip bar is raised from the seating surface to allow a passenger to sit down in the amusement device seat assembly, to a lowered position. No part of the bar construction takes away the view of the person and limits the movements of the arms of the person, allowing the passenger to experience a great sense of freedom.
Amusement ride device, comprising a track and at least one carriage, which carriage is moveable along the track in a transport direction. The carriage comprises a transport part which engages on the track, at least one platform that allows to support the feet of at least one passenger, and at least one passenger torso restraint engaging on the torso of the passenger for safely supporting the passenger. The transport part comprises one of the passenger torso restraint or the platform to support the passenger, while the other is connected by connecting means to the transport part. The connecting means are designed to allow the passenger to perform movements during the ride while being restrained by the torso restraint, wherein the torso restraint performs a movement with respect to the platform during said movements of the passenger.
An amusement park attraction comprises an array of cells, the array including cells being arranged at various horizontal positions and various vertical positions. A movable passenger assembly, preferably a seat assembly, is provided for one or more passengers, which passenger assembly is at least movable in vertical direction. The passenger assembly and/or the array of cells is movable in horizontal direction.
A cell is defined by a boundary and has a viewing opening. Mmultiple cells of said array each contain a discrete scene to be viewed by the one or more passengers.
A programmable actuating system is provided, which actuating system provides a programmed route of said passenger assembly along the viewing openings of said scene containing cells, so that the one or more passengers are presented a predetermined sequence of scenes and at least experience a vertical motion along said route.
Preferably the passenger assembly is movable in vertical direction and at least in one other direction, preferably multiple other directions, said other directions preferably including at least one rotational direction, if desired a composite motion in multiple directions simultaneously.
Preferably the array of cells is stationary and the actuating system is associated with said passenger assembly to impart motions at least in vertical as well as horizontal direction to said passenger assembly.
A vehicle for an amusement device comprises a seating section with one or more seating places for one or more passengers, and a conveyance section designed to move forward in a direction of conveyance, preferably along a corresponding (endless) conveyor track of the amusement device . At least one bearing is provided between the conveyance section and the seating section, which bearing defines an axis of rotation about which the seating section of the vehicle is movable. The conveyance section comprises a first imaginary plane which extends parallel to the direction of conveyance, the axis of rotation lying in a second imaginary plane which extends substantially perpendicularly to the first imaginary- plane, which axis of rotation forms an angle with the first imaginary plane.
The invention relates to an amusement device seat assembly (1) , comprising a seat (2) , capable of accommodating a person. The seat comprises a seating surface (2a) and a back support (2b) with a back support surface (2e) . The amusement device seat assembly further comprises a bar construction (4) comprising a hip bar (4a) and one or more pivot arms (4b) , which pivot arm (4b) extends between the pivot axis (3) and the hip bar (4a) , and a belt construction (5) connected to the back support (2b) and to the bar construction (4) , comprising at least two shoulder straps (5a) . The bar construction (4) is pivotable about the pivot axis (3) from a raised position with the hip bar (4a) is raised from the seating surface (2a) such that a person can sit down in the amusement device seat assembly (1) , to a lowered position. The pivot arm (4b) in the lowered position is located behind an imaginary plane (11) that extends tangent and substantially parallel with the back support surface (2e).
B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
B60R 22/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité dans les véhicules
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Fairground and amusement park attractions with their parts, fittings and accessories, not included in other classes. Building, maintenance, repair and installation services.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Vehicles namely passenger carrying amusement rides; fairground and amusement park attractions with their parts, fittings and accessories, namely fairground rides, prefabricated portable buildings; machinery and equipment used in connection with fairground rides; machinery and equipment used in connection with fabricating pre-fabricated portable buildings. (1) Building, maintenance, repair and installation services in relation to fairground and amusement park attractions.
(2) Advising in respect of the design of fairground and amusement park attractions.
